Rippy Liquor and Marketplace

4158 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rippy Liquor and Marketplace three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found one violation, down from four violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is food properly labeled, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Rippy Liquor and Marketplace squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Self-serve soups in the food establishment are lacking labels. Self-serve food in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients and allergens. Per person in charge, labels will be made for all self-serve food.

3-602.11

Mar 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back stock room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per employee, parts to fix the door have been ordered.

6-202.15

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat and cheese were observed held at 43-55 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was observed stored above the fill line. Food was relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the deli display case. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air was observed at 41-45 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Deli display case was taken out of service during time of inspection and must not be used until it is adjusted/repaired/replaced.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Eggs were placed warm in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Per person in charge, eggs were just recently made. Eggs were placed on a shallow pan and relocated to another refrigeration unit during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Italian bread packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. A label was placed on the Italian bread during time of inspection.

3-602.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the shelves in the back stockroom and basement have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back stockroom, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rippy Liquor and Marketplace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rippy Liquor and Marketplace on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rippy Liquor and Marketplace?

Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rippy Liquor and Marketplace.

How does Rippy Liquor and Marketplace compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Rippy Liquor and Marketplace most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 89.

Has Rippy Liquor and Marketplace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rippy Liquor and Marketplace have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rippy Liquor and Marketplace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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